Two hierarchical hybrid nanostructures consisting of TiO 2 nanowires /nanoparticles that interact with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been designed and synthesized via an in situ solvothermal method, following a simple thermal treatment. The TiO 2 nanowires were grown among the gap in the CNT networks, forming three-dimensional interpenetrating network composites. The TiO 2 nanoparticles adhered to the surface of the CNT to develop a ‘coating’ CNT network. The two composites with different structures were evaluated as electrodes for lithium-ion storage upon testing in a Li electrochemical half-cell. Compared with the nanoparticle composites, the composite electrodes of the nanowires demonstrated higher capacities (over 150 mA h g −1 at a current density of 0.5 C) and better rate capabilities (over 80 mA h g −1 at 10 C) due to its larger surface active sites and shorter diffusion paths for Li + . These results imply t...
Zhaokui Jin, Mu Yang, Ge Wang, Jingjing Wang, Yi Luan, Li Tan and Yunfeng Lu
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Zhaokui Jin, Mu Yang, Ge Wang, Jingjing Wang, Yi Luan, Li Tan and Yunfeng Lu
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